Understanding social health and quality of life in young adult cancer survivors
Official title: Social Health, Activity Behaviors, and Quality of Life among Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A longitudinal Study Administrative Supplement
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11102982 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the long-term health and well-being of young adults who have survived cancer, focusing on their friendships, health habits, and overall happiness, to find ways to better support them in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R37 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $79,528 |
| NIH project number | 3R37CA256867-04S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11102982 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young adults who have survived cancer and are experiencing challenges related to social health and quality of life.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not young adult cancer survivors or those who have not completed their cancer treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the long-term health challenges faced by young adult cancer survivors, focusing on their social connections, health behaviors, and overall quality of life. It aims to understand how these factors change over time and how they are influenced by demographics and clinical characteristics. By analyzing data on access to and quality of survivorship care, the study seeks to identify gaps and improve support for this population. Participants will provide insights into their experiences and the effectiveness of existing survivorship programs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved survivorship care and better quality of life for young adult cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social health and survivorship care can significantly improve outcomes for cancer survivors, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Miller, Kimberly Ann — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Miller, Kimberly Ann
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.